FREE CPS Firefighter Test Oral Information Recall Questions and Answers

Question 1

Listen to the following radio dispatch: 'Engine 51, Truck 2, Battalion 7, respond to a commercial fire alarm at 1800 West Industrial Drive.
This is a single-story warehouse complex.
We have a report from the alarm company of a water flow alarm in Zone 3, which corresponds to the northwest corner of the building.
No calls from any occupants have been received.
Staging will be Level 1.'
Based on this dispatch, what information was provided about the specific location of the alarm within the building?

Based on this dispatch, what information was provided about the specific location of the alarm within the building?

Accepted Answer

The northwest corner, Zone 3

Answer

The southeast corner, Zone 1

Answer

The main lobby entrance

Answer

The rooftop HVAC unit

Question 2

An officer is giving a safety briefing about an upcoming training drill: 'This Saturday's drill will focus on vehicle extrication. We will be working in the west lot behind Station 2. Full PPE is required for all participants. Remember to maintain situational awareness, especially of the hydraulic lines. The primary objective is patient access and removal, with a secondary objective of tool maintenance and cleaning post-drill. The drill begins promptly at 0900 hours.'

What is the primary objective of the described training drill?

Accepted Answer

Patient access and removal

Answer

Tool maintenance and cleaning

Answer

Checking hydraulic line pressure

Answer

Practicing apparatus positioning

Question 3

You hear the following information relayed from a paramedic to your officer about a patient at a motor vehicle collision: 'We have one patient, a 45-year-old female, who was the restrained driver of the sedan. She is alert and oriented but complaining of severe neck pain. Vital signs are stable. She has a minor abrasion on her right cheek. We are holding c-spine precautions and will need assistance with extrication for spinal immobilization.'

According to the paramedic's report, what is the patient's main medical complaint?

Accepted Answer

Severe neck pain

Answer

A facial abrasion

Answer

Confusion and disorientation

Answer

Unstable vital signs

Question 4

An Incident Commander gives the following order over the radio: 'Engine 2 from Command, I need you to advance a 2.5-inch line to the third floor, Charlie side, to support fire attack. Be advised, crews on the interior report high heat conditions. Do not enter until your line is charged and you have confirmed your water supply with the pump operator.'

Which of the following actions was Engine 2 NOT explicitly ordered to do?

Accepted Answer

Perform vertical ventilation.

Answer

Advance a 2.5-inch line.

Answer

Proceed to the third floor.

Answer

Confirm their water supply before entry.

Question 5

A training bulletin regarding new equipment is read aloud: 'Attention all personnel. The department has received the new Model 5 Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC). This model features three distinct color palettes: white-hot, black-hot, and a fusion mode for high-contrast detection. To switch between modes, press the green button on the side of the unit. The red button is used for capturing still images. All TICs must be returned to their chargers on the apparatus after each use.'

How does a firefighter switch between color palettes on the new TIC?

Accepted Answer

By pressing the green button

Answer

By holding down the red button

Answer

Through a setting in the main menu

Answer

The camera switches modes automatically

Question 6

During a roll call briefing, a captain states: 'For today's station duties, Company A will be responsible for inventorying all medical supplies in the aid car. Company B will handle the weekly engine and ladder checks. Company C is assigned to clean the bay floors and the apparatus. All duties must be completed by 1100 hours, as we have a public education event at the elementary school at 1300 hours.'

Which company was assigned the task of performing the weekly vehicle checks?

Accepted Answer

Company B

Answer

Company A

Answer

Company C

Answer

All companies together